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WHY ADVOCACY??  WHY NAMI??

• Legislators are elected BY YOU.
• Therefore, legislators are there TO SERVE YOU.
• The Governor (and thus, the Executive Branch) are elected BY YOU.
• Therefore, the Governor (and Executive Branch - Secretary, Commissioner, Department) are there TO SERVE YOU.
• A Democracy requires that the voice of the people be heard.
• Why should that voice be yours?
           Because...

                    YOU care - and YOU care passionately.

                    YOU have the courage to "put a face" on the problem.

                    YOU are providing accurate, powerful information.

                    YOU are willing to learn how the system works.

                    YOU VOTE - and YOU can influence others to vote.

                    YOU are willing to talk to the media.

                    YOU can rally grassroots support.

                    YOU can build and be a part of coalitions.

                    YOUR position is "pure" - it comes from the heart.

                    YOU are willing to work - and to work hard.

                    YOU look good in RED!

                    YOU understand if YOU don't speak out...who will?

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